Microsoft has discontinued the original Xbox One

Microsoft has confirmed that production of the launch Xbox One model has ceased, making Xbox One S the leading hardware going forward.

Speaking to Glixel, an un-named Microsoft spokesperson confirmed news surrounding the original console, ‘As is typical for the console industry, we stopped manufacturing the original Xbox One when we introduced Xbox One S.’

This announcement follows multiple reports that the console was to cease production with units no longer available for purchase on the Microsoft Store.

Xbox One first launched on November 22, 2013 at a retail price of £429. Since then the console has undergone multiple iterations, with the latest being the Xbox One X, Microsoft’s upcoming 4K behemoth.